American Epilepsy Society Study Finds CBD Effective for Reducing Seizure Frequency

Findings in a recent study by the American Epilepsy Society (AES) suggest that cannabidiol (CBD) is effective for reducing the frequency of seizures. CBD is a natural, non-psychoactive compound extracted from plants like hemp. The epilepsy and scientific society funded and led the study, which investigated the anticonvulsant efficacy of purified, plant-derived CBD for children
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Study Finds Cannabinoid Use Not Associated with Adverse Changes in Brain Structure

Cannabinoids do not negatively change the structure of the brain, according to new findings. Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder and the Oregon Health & Science University investigated neuroimaging data among both adults (ages 18-55 years) and adolescents (ages 14-18 years) that regularly use cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are natural compounds extracted from the seeds, stalks
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Cannabinoids Reduce Frequency of Migraine, Study Finds

The daily administration of cannabinoids over time is associated with a reduction in the frequency of migraine headache, according to findings in a new clinical trial by a team of Italian researchers. The study, presented this summer at the 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam, found that three months of regular
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Study Finds 9 of 10 Patients Prefer Cannabinoids to Opioids

Findings in a new study suggest that nearly everyone who uses medical cannabinoids prefer the natural compounds to prescription opioids. Researchers from the University of California Berkeley surveyed nearly 3,000 patients on using cannabinoids as a substitute for opioid and non-opioid pain medications. Approximately 100 million people in the United States and 1.5 billion people
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Study Finds HIV Patients Can Safely Use Cannabinoids Without Risk to Immune System

A recent study has found that cannabinoids do not adversely affect the immune system of patients diagnosed with both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Investigator Fabienne Marcellin and a team of researchers from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research surveyed 955 HIV and HCV patients to determine whether using
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Research Confirms CBD Has a “Favorable” Safety Profile

Cannabidiol (CBD), a natural compound derived from plants like hemp, is safe for humans and animals, according to evidence presented in a new research review. German investigators Iffland Kerstin and Grotenhermen Franjo recently examined the available articles on the safety and side effects of CBD and published their findings in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid
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Top 5 Beneficial Uses of CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD), the all-natural non-psychoactive cannabinoid derived from plants like hemp, continues to grow in popularity as patients and physicians become increasingly aware of its exciting natural health properties. While more research is needed, researchers are discovering that CBD may be a well-tolerated and beneficial treatment option for various conditions and symptoms. Based on research,
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Can CBD Be an Alternative to Prescription Drugs? A Study Looks to Find Out

Researchers are set to investigate whether cannabidiol (CBD) products can serve as effective alternatives to prescription medications. CBD is an all-natural compound, derived from plants like hemp, that has shown in studies to possess pain relieving, anti-seizure, neuroprotective, anti-anxiety, and anti-inflammatory properties. The study will survey over 150,000 medical cannabinoid community members on their CBD
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Study Finds Low Levels of Cannabinoids Help Relieve Stress

Findings in a new study suggest that lower doses of a major cannabinoid are effective at relieving stress and helping one relax. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the University of Chicago, IL, investigated the effects of a particular cannabinoid – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – on stress levels.
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CBD Demonstrates Efficacy for Reducing Seizures in Children in First Clinical Trial

A new landmark study investigating the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) for a rare form of childhood epilepsy shows the non-psychoactive cannabinoid is beneficial for reducing seizures. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, a team of researchers administered CBD to 120 children between the ages of two and 18 years diagnosed with Dravet syndrome for 14
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Cannabinoids Reverse Aging Processes in Brain, New Study Shows

Findings in a new study by German and Israeli researchers suggest that cannabinoids may effectively reverse age-related memory loss. The study, conducted by investigators at the University of Bonn and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, found that regular treatments of a particular cannabinoid caused older mice to have equal memory performance and learning capacities as
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Study: Cannabinoids Soothe Psoriasis, Eczema, and Other Skin Diseases

CBD and Psoriasis, Eczema
Topical cannabinoids can be helpful for treating an array of skin conditions, suggest a research review recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, investigated the available research on the subject and concluded that cannabinoids are effective against psoriasis,
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We Want You! Help Populate ECHO’s Research Library

Calling all ECHO visitors, friends, acquaintances, and community trendsetters! We’re working diligently to supply a comprehensive list of resources on cannabinoids and their potential therapeutic effects. Our goal is to provide those who are pursuing cannabinoids with the medical research information they seek so that they can make the most informed decisions. So far we have many
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